Date: March 8th 2009
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Admission: Free and open to public
Event Description: On the 100th U.S. anniversary of Women's Day a panel of accomplished international women in the field of arts and science discuss the role of the expressive arts and creativity in community building, the transmission of cultural heritage, and in building bridges throughout the world. Moderated by Hon. Laura Casas Fier - De Anza College District, Board of Trustees President, with a special guest performance by Afghanistan 's most legendary woman vocalist Ustad Mahwash. Panelists include Ms. Ann Woo - Director of Chinese Performing Artists of America, Ms. Sharlyn Sawyer - Director of Afsaneh Art & Culture Society/Ballet Afsaneh and many other international guests. Admission is Free and open to the public.

Event Description:
Beautiful displays of art-work, activities for kids, live Persian music, fabulous dance, and special guests celebrate the timeless holiday of Norouz, marking the first day of spring and the New Year across Central Asia and the Mid-East. Join us as the special guests of the Iranian Federated Women's Club - Payvand in a relaxed, warm, family setting. Dinner is included in the ticket price of $35. Come ready to dance and enjoy! Admission includes International Women's Day Panels in the afternoon (free to public), Norouz Celebration Performances, and a traditional holiday dinner by Arya Restaurant.

DescriptionThe Network of Iranian American Society is proud to sponsor and host, “A Norooz to Remember - Helping Iranian Families living in Shelters” on Sunday, March 8th, 2009 from 6 pm - 10 pm at the Tee Room in Newport Beach, CA.
For your entertainment pleasure, we will have live acts including:

We strongly urge you to purchase tickets as a donation even if you can not attend, the fund will be going to a needy Iranian family who has fallen on hard times living in shelters.

One of the main reasons for doing this aside from helping Iranian families is that we wanted to raise awareness that Iranian families go to shelter all the time and no one knows about it. Once people are aware they are more likely to donate to shelters directly so they can take in more Iranian families in need. Right now because no Iranian businesses or people donate to the shelter their priority is Hispanic, American or other minorities. This way when we get the Iranian community involved so we can change that.